A 24-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with an incident which left a 35-year-old dog walker seriously injured.

A large section of Melton Road, East Goscote, between Lilac Way and Broome Lane was closed and cordoned off for more than two days following the alleged incident on Sunday evening.

Todd Sadlik-Stephenson, of Tinkers Dell, East Goscote appeared before Leicester magistrates this afternoon facing three charges, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing a bladed article and common assault, in Lilac Way, East Goscote on Sunday, October 14.

The defendant, dressed in a casual jacket, t-shirt and jeans, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address, and that he understood he was being remanded to appear before the crown court.

Police closed a section of Melton Road, in East Goscote for more than two days (Image: Leicester Mercury)

No pleas were entered to the charges.

Deputy District judge Elizabeth Harte remanded him in custody to appear before Leicester Crown Court on November 19.

Several family members were in court to watch today’s proceedings.

Police said this morning that the alleged victim remains in hospital where his condition is now stable.